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Eula Mae Wilson Crews, 88, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, while in hospice care after living with family in Thetford, Vermont.

John Michael Vannoy, age 73, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, North Carolina.

After a life well-lived, Terry Fletcher Brown, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Shelby, North Carolina, on August 20, 2025, surrounded by her children

James Irving Martin, 83, ended his day on August 20, 2025 by passing peacefully to join his wife Betty in a slow dance to "Theme From A Summer Place."

Jermy "Wayne" Putnam, 49, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away at his home on August 22, 2025

Carolyn Benfield Beaver entered into her eternal rest on August 23, 2025, in Lincoln County, NC, at the age of 66.

Glenn Robert Campbell, a cherished soul whose life spanned over eight decades, age 82, passed away peacefully on the 15th of August, 2025, at Shelby Manor.

Debbie McFalls, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Cody Ray Rice, age 30, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident Thursday, August 21, 2025.

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Phyllis Faye Jones Wells, who embarked on her journey to Heaven on August 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Thomas Wayne Gowan, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Stanley James Leddon peacefully passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 16,2025; in White Oak Manor Kings Mountain, NC.

Farrell Glen Parker, age 86, of Henrietta, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home.

Blacksburg - Ms. Rhonda Gayle Childers, age 70, of Blacksburg, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Kenneth Calvin Davis, age 62, of Yadkinville, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his home.

Ms. Antonia Vera Lemus, 49, of Shelby, NC, passed away on August 12, 2025 in Shelby.

Richard "Ricky" Alex Lemons, 66, of Lawndale passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

Donald Wayne Mayes, aged 82, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2025.

James Daniel (Dan) Finger passed away at his home in Ashburn, Virginia on August 11, 2025. He was 77.

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Kelly, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 15, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Laura Lynn Reynolds, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Angela Sisler, 58, of Lawndale, NC, passed away on August 14, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Charles Clifford Costner, 67, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 14, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Lillian "Lit" Virginia Arrowood Morris, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loving family.

A gentle breeze drifted through Patriot's Park as neighbors and friends gathered around The Gazebo, eager for the first notes of the September Nights concert series. Every Thursday evening in September, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., the park transforms into a hub of laughter, music, dancing, and fellowship.